Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Yes, we have already made the decision IN FAVOR of moving to Switzerland, but making lists is delicious so indulge me...

Here are the Cons and Pros of moving to Switzerland. It cannot be Pros and Cons because I need to end on a positive note. :)

Con: Leaving home Pro: Embarking on a new journey with my loveCon: Being away from friends Pro: Friends travelling to Europe to see usCon: Taking care of two small children Pro: Taking care of two small childrenCon: Swiss women couldn't vote until the 1970's Pro: I could call myself a 'Swiss Miss'(Yes, I know that one was awful).Con: Leaving the home of the burger Pro: Moving to the home of chocolate and cheeseCon: Goodbye ethnic food Pro: Hello sausage and bierCon: No elevators, not even if you live on the fifth floor Pro: toned legsCon: No lounging by the Villagio pool Pro: Upgrade to a two bedroom placeCon: Making car payments but not driving Trixie Pro: A year of no parkin' and pollutin'Con: Snow Pro: SnowCon: Learning German when people actually speak Swiss German Pro: Most people speak English anywayCon: No more all gourmet, all organic, on-demand Google food Pro: Learning how to cookCon: Earning very little money Pro: Putting off finding a real job for another yearCon: Date night (dinner and a movie) costs around $150 Pro: Date night (holding hands while walking along Lake Zurich) is pricelessCon: no Loehmann's Pro: Milan is four hours away by train